thank you sally. yes I have already read that info and found it helpful. I really do understand the huge responsibility involved (the fact that i'm sitting here on a satuday night researching has to be a sure sign ) this is something I have been going to do for the last 2 years and just dont know where to take the 1st step. last week in july would be ideal, our holiday would be over by then and no more holidays till the following summer so should i start now? Oh goodness - the commitment and understanding of the responsibility is 100% but havent a clue where to start